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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 provides what I consider an absolutely incredible assortment of contrasts; lots of creative flexibility and tons of manual exposure options, but no optical viewfinder. Near neutral color interpolation, but soft default sha...
Good resolution, sharp results with lots of detail (particularly at ISO 100), Unique widescreen 16:9 sensor, 28mm wideangle (16:9 mode only), Comprehensive photographic control, High quality construction, lovely design, Good edge-to-edge lens performance...
Noisy sensor and excessive noise reduction at all ISO settings. Low NR setting not low enough, Underpowered flash, Auto flash mode tends to choose 1/30th second shutter speed (and a high ISO in auto ISO mode), Occasional exposure / dynamic range problems...
Reviewing the LX2 - the successor to one of the only memorable compact cameras of 2005 - has been a slightly disappointing, yet totally unsurprising experience. Like the FZ50 reviewed last month, the LX2 is an upgrade that fails to address in any co...
Unique wide sensor and screen, Sharp, wide lens with stabilisation, Widescreen movies including 720p at 15fps, Plenty of manual control and good build quality
Visible noise even at 100 ISO, Aggressive noise reduction at higher sensitivities
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 verdictThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is very much a camera of two halves. In use, it can be an absolute dream with its wide lens, sensor and screen inspiring your creative side, and the decent build quality and high level of ma...
Very good image quality when RAW images are processed, 16:9 image format, Image stabilizer, All the most important capture modes, Excellent lens with no distortion, Excellent and powerful software
Sensitive to noise, JPEG compression a bit too harsh, Best results are obtained with processed RAW images
The Panasonic DMC-LX2 is the update of last years DMC-LX1, the first camera designed to take advantage of the 16:9 format that is gradually replacing the standard 4:3 wed been used to with televisions and monitors. Panasonic gives the LX2 an increase...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is an evolution of a very unique, innovative and intriguing camera, the DMC-LX1. The new model has the important addition of a 16:9 wide-screen LCD which matches the sensor, making the DMC-LX2 a true wide-screen camera. It ...
Unique wide sensor and screen, Sharp, wide lens with stabilisation, Widescreen movies including 720p at 15fps, Plenty of manual control and good build quality
Visible noise even at 100 ISO, Aggressive noise reduction at higher sensitivities
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 verdictThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is very much a camera of two halves. In use, it can be an absolute dream with its wide lens, sensor and screen inspiring your creative side, and the decent build quality and high level of ma...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 ($500) is an upgrade to the DMC-LX1 from last year (read our review). That camera was unique for its 16:9, "widescreen" CCD and 28 mm lens. On the LX2 Panasonic has added several new features, some good, some not-so-good. ...
Abstract: Being a diehard SLR user I never thought I would ever buy a point-and-shot camera - the level of compromise that they usually impose on the most important shooting settings had always had me more than underwhelmed and I was reluctant to even consider ...
